This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of Vertical Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe 2016-2018 - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $2000 - $2900 with a reserve of $1500. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11807. Detailed lot - 1 bottle of 2016 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe (750ml), 1 bottle of 2018 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe (750ml), 1 bottle of 2017 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe (750ml).
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Please note the following conditions in this lot - Scuffed Label on the bottle of 2017 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe.
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This consignor’s fascination with wine began with a deep appreciation for the history, craft, and regional diversity of the world's great producers. Over time, that curiosity turned into collecting exceptional bottles built to age. Built over several years, his collection was assembled gradually with an emphasis on provenance, careful selection, and long-term cellaring rather than immediate consumption. The majority of the cellar was acquired through Iron Gate Auctions, supplemented by select purchases from provincial boards—including the LCBO, BCL, and AGLC—and acquisitions made while traveling. Once acquired, the wines were kept in dedicated, temperature-controlled storage—safely protected from light and vibration—where they remained untouched until consignment to ensure optimal condition.
2016 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 100 points, The Wine Advocate 100 points, James Suckling 100 points, Wine Enthusiast 100 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 100 points, Decanter 100 points, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 100 points, The Wine Independent 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2016 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe from Robert Parker - with a score of 100 points. The 2016 Haut-Brion is blended of 56% Merlot, 37.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.5% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is at once profound and arresting, offering drop-dead gorgeous Morello cherries, lilacs and red rose scents with a core of Black Forest cake, warm blackcurrants and blueberry preserves plus wafts of sandalwood and underbrush. Medium-bodied, the elegantly crafted palate is completely packed with intense floral, mineral and cassis-laced flavors with a firm frame of very finely pixelated tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and achingly stunning.. 2018 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 100 points, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2018 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe from Robert Parker - with a score of 100 points. The 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to release a whole complex melody of notes, one at a time to begin